Euphonix - System 5 InDepth Chan Mix Functions

InDepth
Introduction
Block Diagram
Channels
  Strips
  Inputs
  Process Order
  EQ & Filters
  Dynamics
  Routing & Aux Sends
  Panning
  Channel Meters
Master Facilities
  Expanded Controls
  Bus Masters
  Master Meters
  Solo
  Monitoring
  Monitor Source Select
  Monitor Output
  Comms Facilities
  Quick Panels
Control Surface
Displays
PatchNet
SnapShot Recall
Total Automation
Transport Control
Film Post-Production
  Film/Post Panel
  Multi-Operator
Session Management
DSP SuperCore
Bus & Monitor Setup
Audio Interfaces
DAW/Producers Desk
Hardware Block Diagram

System 5 InDepth
Bus Routing & Aux Sends
Number of Buses - Mixer Models The number of Mix, Group and Aux buses available in a System 5 console is dependent on the number of cards in the DSP SuperCore and the selected Mixer Model. Additional DSP cards may be added at any time to increase the number of channels. Bus Processing The new DSP SuperCore supports dedicated bus processing comprising filters and dynamics that can be attached to any mix, group or aux bus and controlled from a Strip. Mix Buses The mix buses are grouped in Sections (Stems) to allow mixing to different formats. For example, a stereo mix section has two individual buses and a 5.1 mix section has six. Up to 16 mix sections may be simply configured from the eMix setup software and each may be given a name. System 5 supports up to 48 individual mix buses. Formats are Mono, Stereo, LCRS, 5.1, 6.1 and 7.1 plus custom formats. Routing a source to a Mix Section is done from the switches on the Knobset after first pressing the Route - Mix key. Just as with the Aux sends, as shown right, each On/Off key switches the signal to that bus section. The channel signal may be routed to all buses in that section with or without the pan inserted. It is also possible to route to individual buses (direct assign) in each section, for example, just the center bus of a 5.1 mix section. Group Buses Up to 48 audio group/DAW send buses are available. They can be set to any format from mono thru 7.1. Routing is similar to Mix buses by pressing the Route - Group key then using the knobset On/Off switches. For traditional sub-group control these buses may be brought back into channels that can act as audio sub-group masters - note that dedicated bus processing is also available. The Group knobsets also include an overall group send level control. Aux Send Up to 24 Aux sends are available and can be configured in mono or stereo pairs. Press the Aux function key to bring up the Aux sends on the knobset. The example on the right shows typical Aux sends with 1 & 2 working as a stereo send with pan. Sends can be individually set to feed pre or post-fader and can be used as effects sends or foldback sends. Aux masters are controlled from the center section and include individual talkback and tone insert provisions. Each send may be named to reflect its destination. Aux sends can be flipped to be controlled from the faders - very useful for setting complex monitor mixes and sends.